A Tomato Rescue Adventure

By Vanessa Richins

I was out running errands yesterday and stopped by someone’s house to pick up things from Freecycle.

As I went back to my car, I noticed that there was a small nursery across the street.

I told myself I didn’t have any money to spend, but the thought of walking among plants won out and I strolled over to browse.

I had been thinking that I wanted to plant something in my new Earthbox, so after visiting the annuals, perennials and herbs, I finally discovered where the vegetables were hiding. Unfortunately, it’s been pretty hot here in Utah and it showed. Many of the plants were in sad shape, wilting and yellow.

I must admit I have a soft heart for plants in trouble. Read the rest of this entry »